The development model of innovative leadership among HR managers in hotel management entering wellness tourism: An empirical study of wellness tourism hotels in Phuket, Thailand

Effective leadership for learning, innovation and sustainable organizational performance

ABSTRACT This study investigates the evolution of South Korea’s defence industry from a technology importer to a global innovation leader, proposing a dynamic capability-driven innovation model. The model integrates dynamic capability theory with innovation perspectives to explain how systematic capability development supported strategic transformation across five key stages from 1945 to 2024. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of military expenditure, exports, and innovation metrics with qualitative assessment of strategic choices and institutional structures. The findings highlight how targeted national investment, strategic autonomy, and institutional alignment enabled steady technological advancement and export competitiveness. The study develops theoretical propositions linking institutional policy, international collaboration, R&D intensity, global market entry, and advanced weapons demand to innovation-led industry growth. This research contributes to the literature on dynamic capabilities in technology-intensive sectors and provides strategic insights for countries seeking to strengthen their defence industrial bases. These findings are especially relevant in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, where defence innovation is increasingly critical to national security and industrial competitiveness.

Women-led development represents a structural transformation in development paradigms, positioning women not merely as beneficiaries but as leaders shaping economic, political, technological, and environmental systems. This paper investigates how women’s leadership catalyzes inclusive, sustainable, and equitable growth. Drawing on global development frameworks advanced by the United Nations and empirical evidence from India and other emerging economies, this study employs qualitative thematic analysis of secondary data from multilateral institutions, peer-reviewed literature, and policy documents. The findings identify five interlinked pathways — economic empowerment, governance participation, education and digital inclusion, technological innovation, and climate leadership — through which women-led development contributes to sustainable growth. Indian case studies including Self-Help Groups, Panchayati Raj leadership, and digital financial inclusion initiatives illustrate transformative outcomes at grassroots and national levels. The study concludes that gender-responsive institutional reforms and leadership mainstreaming are critical for achieving long-term developmental resilience.

Innovative development of a state, which has recently been one of the priority directions of the Russian Federation’s strategy, is determined by the aggregate potential of its territories. This makes leveling regional capabilities an imperative of modern economic policy. The aim of this study was to apply an author-developed methodology to create a rating of Russian regions based on their level of innovation potential and to formulate recommendations for the development of groups of these regions. The development of an authentic methodology was based on quantity and quality analysis of 25 existing worldwide practices for assessing the innovation potential of a country’s substitute entities. Based on the author’s methodology, which includes 15 weighted indicators covering regional basic conditions, investments in science and technology, as well as regional innovation activity, an assessment of the innovation potential of 85 constituent entities of the Russian Federation was conducted and their rating was constructed. The analyzed regions are classified into three groups: “Innovation Leaders,” “Moderate Innovators,” and “Beginners in Innovation.” For each group, a set of targeted state policy measures is formulated, aimed both at strengthening their own potential and at reducing interregional inequality through cooperation and technology transfer. The obtained results and the proposed methodology for assessing the innovation potential of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation can be used by public authorities to form a balanced regional policy, as well as by the business community for strategic planning.

Nursing is increasingly recognized as a transformative force in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).This article analyzes nursing’s direct and indirect contributions to the SDGs highlighting the multidimensional role ofnurses in health promotion, education, gender equity, environmental stewardship, economic growth, and social justice.Nurses play a pivotal role in achieving SDG 3 through preventive care, chronic disease management, emergency response,and mental health promotion, while also significantly contributing to SDGs related to education, clean water and sanitation,decent work, reduced inequalities, climate action, and strong institutions. Bibliometric evidence underscores that nursingresearch is heavily concentrated on health-related goals, with notable gaps in areas such as poverty reduction and zerohunger. The article further explores nursing leadership in innovation, sustainability, ethical governance, and partnerships,emphasizing the need for stronger research integration, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Strengthening nursing education, leadership, and research capacity is essential to maximize its impact on the 2030 Agenda.The analysis concludes that nursing is not merely a supporting discipline in global development but a central catalyst forachieving a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future from very ancient period.

Paving the way for the next generation of display technologies are organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a leader in technological innovation. Despite significant advancements, developing white OLEDs (WOLEDs) with simultaneously high color purity, long operational lifetime, and high efficiency remains a formidable challenge. The core of our strategy to tackle this challenge was the development of a dual-color hyperfluorescent OLED that incorporated thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials. This will enable the device to deliver excellent warm-white light performance. This architecture employs DMAC-DPS as the TADF sensitizer, with TBPe and PO-01-TB serving as the blue and yellow emitters, respectively. The structure of the blue layer was DPEPO: 40% DMAC-DPS: 1% TBPe (20[Formula: see text]nm), and the ultra-thin phosphor PO-01-TB (0.1[Formula: see text]nm) was used as the yellow light layer. By optimizing the device structure, a high-performance warm-white OLED was obtained. The maximum power efficiency (PE) and external quantum efficiency (EQE) of the device are 31.86%[Formula: see text]lm[Formula: see text]W[Formula: see text] and 13.54%, respectively. At a brightness of 1000[Formula: see text]cd[Formula: see text]m[Formula: see text], the Commission Internationale d’Eclairage (CIE) was (0.46, 0.50). When the brightness increases from 1[Formula: see text]cd[Formula: see text]m[Formula: see text] to the maximum value of 638 coordinates of 2[Formula: see text]cd[Formula: see text]m[Formula: see text], the CIE coordinates only change from (0.46, 0.50) to (0.44, 0.49), with very little variation, implementing warm white light emission. The high performance of the device is attributed to its hyperfluorescent structure.

The high-speed development of the global startup environment has put more emphasis on venture capital and angel investment in fostering entrepreneurial projects. Although the external funding is necessary to support the growth and scaling of a startup, it has also resulted in governance structures that are more inclined towards the interests of the investors. Decision making power is often transferred to investors in investment agreements, representation in the board, protective measures and dilution of the equity. This change provokes the issue of the loss of the autonomy of the founders and the general impact of this on the process of innovation and entrepreneurial leadership. In this paper, the idea of startup sovereignty will be discussed through the lens of reevaluating founder autonomy through a pro-investor regulatory and investment system. The research applies a doctrinal approach to legal research to examine the norms of corporate governance, venture capital agreements, and regulation policies that affect the governance of startups. The results indicate that despite the need to have investor protection to ensure financial stability, too many control processes can deter the strategic autonomy of founders. This paper identifies that there is a necessity of a balanced system of governance that works towards safeguarding the investors without compromising the innovativeness driven by the founders.

School School cooperatives play a role in fostering entrepreneurial skills and student independence, but they still face obstacles such as lack of innovation, low participation, and weak leadership. This study aims to examine the role of transformational leadership in improving the management of school cooperatives through a literature review. The results indicate that transformational leadership can improve cooperative performance by encouraging member motivation, active participation, and innovation. Therefore, its implementation is key to achieving effective, innovative, and sustainable cooperative management.

ABSTRACT This systematic literature review investigates the pivotal role of leadership in integrating the sustainable development goals (SDGs) within corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks. By synthesizing insights from 152 peer‐reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2024, this study identifies key leadership styles and practices that effectively drive SDG integration in organizational CSR strategies. The analysis highlights leadership dimensions such as ethical leadership, strategic vision, resource mobilization, crisis adaptability, innovation facilitation, and stakeholder engagement as critical enablers of sustainability outcomes. Additionally, the review explores challenges faced by leaders, including balancing short‐term business priorities with long‐term sustainability goals, ensuring transparent performance measurement, and fostering cross‐sector collaboration. The findings underscore the significance of adaptive, responsible, and innovative leadership approaches in embedding SDGs into CSR practices, thereby enhancing corporate contributions to global development. This study offers practical recommendations for leaders and policymakers to strengthen organizational sustainability initiatives and advocates for leadership‐driven CSR strategies aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Background: Health systems are under increasing pressure from rising demand, ageing populations, workforce shortages, and widening inequities, simutaneously digital transformation accelerates service redesign. As technology outpaces current workforce capability and therefore workflow integration and governance, the consequence is that access gains are not guaranteed. Aim: To examine how human capital development, workforce strategy, digital innovation, and strategic leadership interact to improve equitable access, and with implications of theses finding for Saudi Vision 2030. Methods: Articles published between 2020-2025 were searched, and a full literature review was performed based on a predetermined keyword search strategy: human capital/workforce, digital health, leadership/governance, and equity/access. PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar were searched. Peer-reviewed studies fully written in English and articles pertinent to health-systems or hospital transformation and publication of access/equity outcomes or articulate intervention on access were encompassed; non-peer-reviewed articles, editorials, and articles lacking service and equity interest were excluded. Thematic analysis was used to synthesise evidence. Results: Findings indicate that workforce maldistribution, where some clinical areas are stretched for staff and other areas are overstaffed, and EHR-related burden, such as data entry, system navigation, documentation, expend time and energy away from direct patient care, causes stress and contributes to burnout, in addition, this constrains the overall service and productivity capacity of the system. However, readiness and competency building improve the adoption of digital innovations. Telehealth expands reach when supported by redesigned roles (e.g., navigation/ambassador support) and patient enablement. Equity frameworks highlight trust, literacy, connectivity, and structural determinants as conditions for engagement. Studies from Saudi Arabia report favourable telemedicine attitudes but uneven awareness. Leadership and governance strengthen digital intensity through organisational agility and explicitly clarify teams accountable for safety and equity associated with access to care. Conclusion: Equitable access emerges when workforce investment, digital design and leadership operate as an integrated system. The proposed framework links mechanisms to measurable access outcomes and supports scalability beyond Saudi reform settings.

Abstract Youth leadership has the power of turning innovative ideas into reality of life for the benefit of people, fueling idealism to change society, communities, schools, colleges, universities and organizations, applying skills development processes to solve problems, improving existing system, and ensuring progress in business, technology, and social justice. Youth leadership can shape the future activities for the development of the whole world by facing the local and global issues. Youth leadership has the capacity to face societal challenges driven by new energy, innovative ideas and diverse perspective. Application and implementation of innovative ideas in a very successful way are the process through which social, national and global development can be possible. The introduction and successful implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 with the aim of turning India into a dynamic and energetic knowledge society and global knowledge power tower by improving school and higher education have given the Youth a chance to face the global issues by involving in sustainable practices, holistic thinking, humanitarian action, shaping community, and paying attention to global responsibilities. To empower youth leadership for the benefit of global progress, it is necessary to pay attention to the ideas of young people. Different types of skills like communication, confidence building, project management and critical thinking of young people must be developed. They must address local issues, advocate for well-being and rights, and solve social problem. For innovation and global responsibility, empowerment of youth leadership is very necessary on account of youth’s fresh energy, digital fluency, adaptable perspectives, providing sustainable development, driving economic growth, and solving complex challenges. Young people can enjoy the chance of training themselves to access courses from organizations, participate in SDG based local and global youth networks, improve innovative problem solutions for sustainable development, and champion the Goals by using digital platforms and their voice. The empowerment of youth plays a very significant part for the benefit of creativity and innovation. Young people empowered with quality education, entrepreneurial opportunities, and vocational training can enrich sustainability and economic growth by becoming active contributors to the economy for making a more progressive society. The need for youth empowerment lies in its capacity to develop self-assured, skillful, and self-dependent individuals who have the power of offering appropriate contribution to society.

This study examined the levels of transformational leadership, innovative leadership strategies, and sustainable management practices of community college administrators and their influence on managerial effectiveness. A quantitative correlational research design was used, and data were collected from 187 administrators in Northern Mindanao, Region 10, Philippines, during Academic Year 2025–2026. Respondents were selected through proportionate stratified random sampling to ensure fair representation across administrative positions. A validated Likert-scale questionnaire measured the leadership variables and managerial effectiveness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson product–moment correlation, multiple regression analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results revealed very high levels of transformational leadership, innovative leadership strategies, managerial effectiveness, and sustainable management practices. Managerial effectiveness was evident in decision-making efficiency, employee satisfaction, productivity, and organizational performance. Correlation analysis showed significant positive relationships among leadership variables and managerial effectiveness. Multiple Regression analysis identified sustainable management practices and transformational leadership as significant predictors. SEM confirmed significant causal effects of transformational leadership and innovative leadership strategies, with excellent model fit. The findings emphasized the importance of integrating transformational, innovative, and sustainable leadership to strengthen managerial effectiveness and institutional sustainability.

Research background and purpose Pharmaceutical industry has been severely impacted by environmental and economic crisis, and Implementing green innovation within the pharmaceutical sector necessitates the adoption of novel technologies and practices to promote sustainable operations. Innovation allows businesses to stay ahead of the curve by developing new greener market offerings. However, employee involvement in the innovation and creative thinking process is a big challenge. The purpose of this study is to find the impact of green transformational leadership on green innovation and organizational citizenship behavior with the mediating role of green employee involvement. Design/methodology/approach A convenient sampling technique was used to collect the data from 408 respondents in the form of questionnaire, which was distributed online using a 5-point Likert scale. Partial Least Square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed for the assessment of path analysis. Findings The results showed that transformational leadership is strongly associated with green innovation and organizational citizenship behavior. The result also confirmed partial mediating effect of green employee involvement. Value added and limitations the research highlights the mediating role of green employee involvement in the relationship between green transformational leadership and desired outcomes; organizational citizenship behavior and green innovation which contributes in the extent literature. This study employed a cross-sectional design, which may limit the ability to capture changes and variations over time. conducting a longitudinal study instead could yield different outcomes and provide a greater comprehension of the variables that are important.

Based on an ongoing research project, this abstract combines modern representation with reconstructed history. With the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and high-definition screens, Oman's stunning natural beauty and rich historical legacy might be transformed into engaging, accessible, and instructive experiences. (Alrihani, N., 2022)The objective is to preserve history while making it more appealing to audiences both locally and globally. Optical technology may be both an effective narrative tool and a preservation support by minimizing direct interaction with fragile monuments and landscapes. Visitors may interact with historically significant periods and experience these stories in real life through digital reconstructions, such as ancient cities, traditional handicrafts, and maritime trade. Through the provision of engaging, technologically enhanced experiences, this approach fosters the expansion of eco-friendly travel. More tourists will be attracted as a result, and new job opportunities in the areas of innovation and historical preservation will arise. Using contemporary visual technology in a cultural context encourages more community involvement, information transfer across generations, and keeps heritage interesting for a younger generation. (Sullivan, A.M., 2015) Through the integration of creative, artistic, and technological approaches with historical narratives, the initiative establishes Oman as a potential leader in the Gulf region's cultural tourism innovation. Heritage professionals, government officials, and innovative innovators looking to incorporate advanced technology interpretation methods while preserving history will be interested in them.

Slovenia’s labor productivity growth has slowed since the late 2000s, weakening the country’s prospects of catching up with more advanced EU members. In addition to the gap in business investment, the composition of investment is also important as intangible investments are increasingly driving productivity in knowledge-based economies. This paper examines the investment gap using the extended definition of intangible investments from the Corrado-Hulten-Sichel (2005) framework, and discusses options for closing the gaps relative to the EU average and EU innovation leaders, highlighting the need for expanding access to finance for intangible investments, strengthening the innovation ecosystem, and enhancing overall business environment.

The aim of this research paper is to discover the arbitrating influence of the entrepreneurial orientation in the relationship between Cultural Diversity and Firm Performance as well as between digital technology and firm performance. Another aim of this study is to test the association in-between Open Innovation and the Firm Performance as well as the association between innovation capability and firm performance. SMEs with 5 to 300 employees in Sindh province, Pakistan was utilized to obtain the required data. This article chose SMEs as they form a very important part of the Pakistan economic participation. The hypothesized relationships in the proposed framework were conducted using Smart-PLS. The results reveal that EO, DT, OI and IC have a significant relation with FP. More so, the findings are an indication that the EO is seen as an intervening aspect in the connection between CD and FP. The results of this study are also indicators that EO is a major mediator between DT and FP. Moreover, the results will equip researchers and managers with the better understanding capability of the certain role that the EO plays as the mediator. The findings further show that companies ought to concentrate on how the resources can be utilized to improve their capabilities which will lead to improved performance. The findings motivate the firms to seize the opportunity of new digital technologies and trend of digitalization in industries by being committed in adopting new digital technologies and in modernizing the performance of firms in terms of digital capabilities by becoming leaders in innovation besides enhancing performance of firms.

Purpose: This study examines the impact of green human resources management (GHRM), green innovation, and green transformational leadership on employee green performance through green work engagement in logistics companies in Indonesia. Research Methodology: A quantitative approach was used, with a 1–5 Likert scale questionnaire distributed to 95 respondents, and data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS). Results: The results show that GHRM and green transformational leadership have a positive and significant effect on green work engagement, which in turn significantly enhances employee green performance. However, green innovation did not show a significant effect on either green work engagement or employee green performance, either directly or indirectly. The conclusions suggest that logistics companies should focus on strengthening GHRM and green transformational leadership to improve employee engagement and green performance. Conclusions: This study shows that GHRM and Green Transformational Leadership improve employee green performance through green work engagement, while green innovation had no significant effect. The findings suggest prioritizing GHRM and leadership, though the small sample limits generalizability. Limitations: The study's limitations include the relatively small sample size, which limits generalizability to other industries and regions. Contributions: This research contributes to the literature by integrating GHRM, green innovation, and green transformational leadership into a model examining their effects on employee green performance through green work engagement.

This study examines the role of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) as an institutional driver of sustainable finance and carbon market development in an emerging economy context. Drawing on longitudinal sustainability report data spanning 2018 to 2024, the study applies institutional theory and qualitative longitudinal content analysis to trace IDX's transformation from a reactive, compliance-oriented organization under POJK No. 51/2017 into a proactive ecosystem builder advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) infrastructure across Indonesian capital markets. The findings reveal a progressive institutionalization trajectory unfolding across three distinct phases: regulatory compliance (2018–2019), ecosystem construction (2020–2022), and innovation leadership (2023–2024). Over this period, IDX launched multiple ESG indices including the ESG Leaders Index (ESGL), integrated the Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating, joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative, established the Bursa Karbon Indonesia as Southeast Asia's first regulated carbon exchange, and introduced the IDX Net Zero Incubator. Quantitative performance data document growing ESG product adoption, with net asset value reaching IDR 7.18 trillion in 2024, alongside early carbon market growth reflected in 100 registered participants and 420,987 tonnes of CO?eq retired. Nevertheless, structural barriers persist, including limited market participant awareness, carbon price discovery challenges, and insufficient ESG data comparability across market actors. Theoretically, this article contributes to the nascent literature on Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) as active agents of sustainable finance institutionalization, while extending the application of institutional theory to capital market contexts in developing economies.

Breakthrough innovation – the kind that impacts the lives of millions – is challenging precisely because of the grand scale of the problem it seeks to solve. ‘Grand’ challenges, such as affordable healthcare and managing climate change, are usually at the intersection of technology, commercial interests and society and are often accompanied by uncertainty and complexity. Innovation leaders who seek to address such ‘wicked’ problems can benefit from leveraging innovation ecosystems, especially when high uncertainty is coupled with severe resource constraints. Especially in emerging economies, which often lack strong institutional support, ecosystemdriven innovation can prove to be the difference between breakthrough and breakdown. How can organisations, both commercial and non-profit, pursuing such breakthrough innovation effectively leverage an ecosystem? The answer draws upon recent research by Sreevas Sahasranamam, Vivek Soundararajan and Debabrata Chatterjee, who lay out a phased approach to create and orchestrate an ecosystem for cost-effective innovation1